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WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS 2012 - REG 165

165—Testing of residual current devices

        (1)         A person with management or control of a workplace must take all reasonable steps to ensure that residual current devices used at the workplace are tested regularly by a competent person to ensure that the devices are operating effectively.

Maximum penalty:

            (a)         In the case of an individual—$3 600.

            (b)         In the case of a body corporate—$18 000.

Expiation fee:

            (a)         In the case of an individual—$432.

            (b)         In the case of a body corporate—$2 160.

        (2)         The person must keep a record of all testing of a residual current device (other than any testing conducted daily) until the earlier of the following occurs:

            (a)         the device is next tested;

            (b)         the device is permanently removed from use.

Maximum penalty:

            (a)         In the case of an individual—$1 250.

            (b)         In the case of a body corporate—$6 000.

Expiation fee:

            (a)         In the case of an individual—$144.

            (b)         In the case of a body corporate—$720.



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